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BOATsmart! urges Canadians to break bad boating habits in advance of long weekend
2011-05-12
BOATsmart! Canada
First annual BOATsmart! Awareness Day aims to put a stop to the more than 100 boating fatalities and 6,000 non-fatal injuries that occur each year in Canada by promoting safe, enjoyable and educated b...
Building Safer Communities
2010-10-28
Canada Safety Council
November is National Crime Prevention and Community Safety month, and the Canada Safety Council advises you, and all Canadians to get to know your neighbours better. By building stronger communities, ...
Competition period opens for this year's Sarah Beth Therien Memorial Scholarship
2015-01-19
Canada Safety Council
Competition opens for the annual Sarah Beth Therien Memorial Scholarship for Canadian youth who serve the cause of safety.
Elmer the Safety Elephant Be Prepared! Poster Contest
2010-02-22
Canada Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council and its partner Public Safety Canada are pleased to announce Elmer the Safety Elephants Be Prepared! Poster Contest for elementary school students in grades two to five all a...
Les feux d'artifice au ciel!
2012-06-28
Canada Safety Council
Fireworks in the sky!
2012-06-28
Canada Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council (CSC) believes that the safest way to enjoy fireworks this Canada Day is to attend a fireworks show handled by professionals. If you decide to put on your own fireworks show ...
5,000 Canadians walk to honour and support families of workplace tragedy
2013-05-03
Threads of Life
Beginning May 4, more than 5000 Canadians will walk in support of families affected by workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational disease, as part of the annual Steps for Life - Wal...
Have a Safe, Fire-Free Holiday Season
2011-11-21
Canada Safety Council
November 24th – 30th is National Home Fire Safety Week, and Canada Safety Council encourages all Canadians and their families to make fire safety a key component in any holiday plans. Whether it is en...
IFJ and EFJ Sign a Memorandum with the Council of Europe to Create an Online Safety Platform for Journalists
2014-12-10
International Federation of Journalists' (IFJ)
The International Federation of Journalists' (IFJ) president, Jim Boumelha, signed yesterday a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council of Europe to promote the protection of journalism and safety...
IFJ Safety Summit in Nuremberg Debates Media Safety Crisis
2012-11-02
International Federation of Journalists
The challenge of making journalism safer in the face of ever increasing violence targeting journalists and media workers has been addressed at a high-level IFJ event.
IFJ welcomes action plan on media safety from the international gathering on Yemen
2015-10-27
International Federation of Journalists
A one-day international meeting agreed on an action plan to address the horrific situation facing journalists in Yemen.
IFJ Welcomes Resolution on Safety of Journalists Adopted by UN Human Rights Council
2012-09-28
International Federation of Journalists
The 21th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution calling for "States to promote a safe and enabling environment for journalists to perform their work independently ...
LCBO stores raise funds for Threads of Life
2013-04-26
Threads of Life
LCBO shoppers can support families affected by workplace tragedies, April 28 through May 25, by dropping their coins in the counter coin boxes.
National Home Fire Safety Week: Woodstove and wood-burning fireplace safety
2012-11-08
Canada Safety Council
This National Home Fire Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council is focusing on safe practices and reminding fireplace and woodstove users to think about safety before starting any fires.
National Safe Driving Week: December 1 to 7, 2009 - Who has your back on the road this winter?
2009-11-26
Canada Safety Council
December 1st to 7th is National Safe Driving Week and Canada Safety Council encourages all Canadian drivers to take precautions on the road throughout the winter months. Being prepared is the best way...
Un nouveau cours en ligne gratuit intitue Une introduction au rayonnement est maintenant disponible sur le site web de l?Institut de radioprote
2012-06-13
Radiation Safety Institute of Canada
Un nouveau cours en ligne intitule 'Une introduction au rayonnement' est maintenant disponible sur le site web de l'Institut de radioprotection du Canada, au www.radiationsafety.ca.
Ontario Distracted Driving Legislation
2009-10-21
Canada Safety Council
Ontario distracted driving legislation comes into effect next Monday. The new law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, or dial using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communicatio...
Pay attention, it's a circus out there! National Road Safety Week: May 21 - 27, 2010
2010-05-11
Canada Safety Council
During National Road Safety Week the Canada Safety Council wants you to take precautions while you are out and about. Keep your eyes on the road and on other road users. Be vigilant and stay aware of ...
Put safety on the front-burner: National Home Fire Safety Week
2014-11-19
Canada Safety Council
November 24 to 30 is National Home Fire Safety Week, and the Canada Safety Council encourages home cooks to put safety on the front-burner. Follow simple tips to avoid getting burned by a cooking fire...
Radiation Protection for Surgical Assistants
2011-10-07
Radiation Safety Institute of Canada
“Radiation Protection for Surgical Assistants” - Presentation
Radiation Safety in the Workplace Webinar
2011-10-07
Radiation Safety Institute of Canada
“Radiation Safety in the Workplace” Webinar - October 18, 2011
Safety and Justice: Protecting Journalists in the Middle East and the Arab World
2012-04-12
Declaration adopted by the regional conference entitled " Safety and Justice: Protecting Journalists in the Middle East and the Arab World" held in Cairo , Egypt from 4 to 5 April.
SAMSN 2014: Impunity, Gender and Digital Safety key focus areas for South Asia
2014-08-03
http://www.ifj.org/nc/news-single-view/browse/weiter/backpid/51/article/imp
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN), a network of IFJ affiliates and partners in the region, in its commitment to work towards ending th...
Sources welcomes ARETE safety and protection inc.
2009-05-16
ARETE safety and protection inc.
ARETE safety and protection Inc. ia a leading Canadian firm specializing in the prevention and management of workplace violence and conflict for over 15 years.
Sources welcomes BOATsmart! Canada
2011-05-12
BOATsmart! Canada
Sources welcomes a new member: BOATsmart! Canada. BOATsmart! Canada promotes the safe, enjoyable and environmentally friendly use of Canada's waterways.
Unload and Lock your Firearms – Store Them Safely!
2011-10-07
Canada Safety Council
In many parts of Canada, especially rural areas, firearm ownership is relatively high. Firearms can be used for hunting, sport or for protection from wildlife. No matter what a firearm is used for, ta...
Who has your back on the road this winter?
2011-11-25
Canada Safety Council
December 1st to 7th is the 56th National Safe Driving Week and the Canada Safety Council encourages all Canadian drivers to take added precautions on the road throughout the winter months. Being prepa...

Sources Select Resources

City closes foot path to school where 11-year-old student was killed by a driver
Jim Karygiannis, Councillor for Ward 39, says decision was not made lightly
Article
2018
CBC News
Following years of advocating for a safer walkway for pedestrians, the death of a child leads to a closure and further safety measures.
Driverless Cars: Hype, Hubris and Distractions
Nader, Ralph
Article
2017
Counterpunch
The driverless personal car is quickly emerging without a legal, ethical and priorities framework, when priorities should be placed on safer, more efficient and less polluting means of transport.
Health & Safety Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts
Spokespersons, Experts, and Resources
Website
Sources
A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to health and safety in the Sources directory for the media.
HealthSources.ca
Website
2017
A web portal featuring information and resources about health, with articles, documents, books, websites, and experts and spokespersons. The home page features a selection of recent and important arti...
Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter June 26, 2017
Public Safety
Diemer, Ulli (ed.)
Serial Publication (Periodical)
2017
Connexions
The June 26, 2017 issue of Other Voices, the Connexions newsletter is about public safety.
Pesticides, Neoliberalism and the Politics of Acceptable Death
St. Clair, Jeffrey
Article
2015
CounterPunch
In 1900, cancer killed three people in America out of every hundred. Today, it's 33 out of every 100 -- more than one-in-four Americans die from cancer. These figures come from Dr. Joseph Weissman, a ...
Peter Greste talks to INSI about media safety
INSI
Article
2015
International News Safety Institute
After 400 days in Jail and public outcry, an Australian journalist has been released from a prison in Egypt. In his interview, Gretse emphasised the importance of making journalism safety a global con...
Reporters without Borders reinforces its safety provisions for journalists
Reporters without borders
Article
2009
Two years after UNESCO#s Medellin Declaration, which reaffirmed UN Security Council resolution 1738 on the obligation to protect journalists in war zones, violence against journalists continues to be ...
Safety Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts
Spokespersons, Experts, and Resources
Website
Sources
A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to safety in the Sources directory for the media.
SAMSN 2014: Impunity, Gender and Digital Safety key focus areas for South Asia
Sources News Release
Article
2014
http://www.ifj.org/nc/news-single-view/browse/weiter/backpid/51/article/imp
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN), a network of IFJ affiliates and partners in the region, in its commitment to work towards ending th...
Tips to ensure a safe business trip
Siskind, Barry
Article
2014
Sources
Travel, which is usually an essential part of attending an exhibition, can add an element of danger for the unprepared. Here are a few suggestions to make your next business trip safer.

Media

Canadian Occupational Safety
Informing and educating Canadian safety professionals about safety topics in the workplace.
Port Hole
Promotes safety in sailing and powerboating.
Reflexions
Safety digest providing feedback to the transportation community on safety issues. Many articles are based on the circumstances of occurrences and the results of TSB investigations.
Safety Smart Magazine
Workplace and home safety.

Government Ministries & Agencies

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
CCOHS promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.
Public Safety Canada
Ensure coordination across all federal departments and agencies responsible for national security and the safety of Canadians.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Created to advance transportation safety through the investigation of occurrences in the marine, pipeline, rail and air modes of transportation.


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